OREANDA-NEWS. October 03, 2013. BHP Billiton has priced a four tranche Global Bond under its debt shelf registration statement, which has been previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Global Bond comprises USD 500 million Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2016 paying interest at 3 month US Dollar LIBOR plus 25 basis points, US\\$500 million 2.050% Senior Notes due 2018, USD 1,500 million 3.850% Senior Notes due 2023, and US\\$2,500 million 5.000% Senior Notes due 2043.

The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.